Category Archives: Forms

First Third

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Wally

So in the new kid’s requirements, for orange sash, it says that students must know the “first third” of Sui-Wan. Perhaps that is confusing… what is 1/3 of the form? Here it is, courtesy of two students who graduated from … Continue reading →

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Meaning What?

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Wally

It is EXTREMELY important that students understand the function of moves in the forms.  We want to avoid the trap of forms becoming a non-martial dance.  Each move should have a function.  Students should know that function.  Students should drill … Continue reading →

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Reaching Out

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Wally

The main theme of the form Pak Sil Lum 6 is expansion/contraction.  The goal is to create a contrast between movements in the form that are very long and extended and movements in the form that are crunched up and … Continue reading →

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Racing

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Wally

Pak Sil Lum 6 is our fast form.  How fast should you go?  Well, you should go as fast as you can… while still looking like you’re actually doing the form.  That is to say, the wheels shouldn’t completely come … Continue reading →

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The Many Masks of Kung Fu

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Wally

There’s a reason Kung Fu movies are awesome – they are great theater.  There are so many quirky styles of fighting, so many animals to imitate and so many weapons to fling around – the variations are endless. While the … Continue reading →

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